Nomen

die Vorschrift

regulation, rule, instruction, prescription

Man muss die Vorschriften beachten.

One must observe the regulations.

Der Arzt gab mir eine Vorschrift für das Medikament.

The doctor gave me a prescription for the medicine.

Befolgen Sie die Vorschriften genau.

Follow the instructions precisely.

to adhere ((to sth.)) Man muss sich an die Vorschriften halten.

to observe ((sth.)) Please observe the safety regulations.

according to the rules Alles wurde nach Vorschrift erledigt.

Synonyms: Regel, Anweisung, Gesetz; Antonyms: Freiheit (freedom), Willkür (arbitrariness)

From 'Vor-' (before) and 'Schrift' (writing). It means something 'written before' you act, i.e., a rule or instruction.

Think of it as a 'pre-written' (Vorschrift) rule you must follow, just like a doctor's 'pre-scription'.

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